Diffuse thinning is a common type of hair loss that affects both men and women. In this article, I’ll review the many potential causes of diffuse thinning, as well as some treatment options. To begin, let’s briefly define and discuss the keyword that brought you to this website. What is […]
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14 Questions with Dr. Jeff Donovan, President of the Canadian Hair Loss Association
Dr. D on DHT, Finasteride Disclaimers, Pseudohermaphrodites from the Dominican Republic, The Virtues of Hair Loss Acceptance, and More! Dr. Jeff Donovan is a world-renowned hair loss specialist and the president of the Canadian Hair Loss Association. Based in beautiful Whistler, BC, he also happens to have an incredibly dense […]
Read MoreMinoxidil, Finasteride, or Both? A Life or Death Decision (for Your Hair)
Okay, it’s not really a life or death decision. But it’s a big decision nevertheless — and if you choose the wrong treatment plan, it may cost you your hair. Obviously, finasteride AKA Propecia, is far more effective than minoxidil. It works astoundingly well, stopping hair loss in its tracks […]
Read MoreMinoxidil Shedding – 7 Things You Need To Know About the “Dread Shed”
Minoxidil is supposed to treat hair loss, not accelerate the process. But many people — men and women alike — deal with the dreaded “shedding” phase when they start minoxidil, AKA Rogaine. Is it something you should be worried about? How long until minoxidil works as advertised? Don’t worry. I’ll […]
Read MoreThe Surprising Link Between COVID-19 and Hair Loss – Everything We Know So Far
The COVID-19 pandemic has killed nearly 200,00 people in the US alone as of September, 2020. It causes wide range of unpleasant and potentially dangerous symptoms, including fever and chills, headaches, fatigue, and confusion, to name a few. Some COVID patients have also reported another bothersome but otherwise innocuous condition: […]
Read More8 Common Minoxidil Mistakes That Can Lead to Baldness!
Minoxidil has helped multiple generations of men avoid their worst nightmare: Going bald. It’s FDA-approved, generally safe, and quite effective overall. Minoxidil also gets a bad wrap sometimes. Some users claim the product doesn’t work at all. Others take it a step further and say minoxidil made their hair fall […]
Read MoreLadies, Listen Up! – Here are the Top 15 Reasons Your Hair Might be Falling Out
My name isn’t Roberta, it’s Robert. I’m a man and I’m supposed to go bald. It’s normal. While also normal, female hair loss is a much more emotional subject. In extreme cases, it can lead to despair and even total isolation. I’m not a doctor. But I am a hair loss […]
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About the Ball Ache – 7 Things You Should Know About Propecia and Testicle Pain
“It felt like I got kicked in the nuts.” That’s the way many men describe the testicular pain they experience when starting Propecia/generic finasteride. Usually the pain is manageable, but in rare cases, it can be unbearable. Now, my balding brother, put your balls on ice, grab your favorite pair […]
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6 Steps to Preventing “Catch Up” Hair Loss After Stopping Propecia
Congratulations are in order! Or, maybe not. You quit — not cigarettes or booze or meth or hookers or margarine. You quit Propecia/finasteride, and I’m sure you have your reasons. Maybe you had sexual side effects, or you were scared you would develop the dreaded side effects, or worse. Maybe […]
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How to Know if Your “Maturing” Hairline Will Turn into Male Pattern Baldness
Diagnosing a “maturing” hairline can be a challenge, even for experienced doctors. Why? Because a maturing hairline can resemble male pattern baldness, AKA adrogenic alopecia, to both the untrained and trained eye. The hairline maturation process often involves miniaturization (though in many cases, the hair just sort of falls out […]
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